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... and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.7 Jumpers Setup 19 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 25 2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 26 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 27 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 27 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology 27 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 28 3.1 Introduction 28 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 28 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 29 3.2 Main Screen 29 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 30 3.4 Advanced Screen 34 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 35...
... and CPU fan 15 2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM 16 2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots 18 2.7 Jumpers Setup 19 2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors 20 2.9 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide 25 2.10 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide 26 2.11 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 27 2.12 Driver Installation Guide 27 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology 27 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 28 3.1 Introduction 28 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 28 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 29 3.2 Main Screen 29 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 30 3.4 Advanced Screen 34 3.4.1 CPU Configuration 35...
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...://www.asrock.com 7 Supports "Plug and Play" - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - AMI Legal BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Instant Boot - CD in header - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU Frequency...
...://www.asrock.com 7 Supports "Plug and Play" - Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit / Win7 compliant Certifications - AMI Legal BIOS - Hybrid Booster: - CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector - 24 pin ATX power connector - 8 pin 12V power connector - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 13) - CPU, DRAM, NB, SB, VTT Voltage Multi-adjustment - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - Instant Boot - CD in header - Supports Smart BIOS Support CD - CPU Frequency...
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... 5. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII mode. CAUTION! 1. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of your system. sponding memory support frequency. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64- Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 11...
... 5. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII mode. CAUTION! 1. WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to SATAII connector, please read the installation guide of your system. sponding memory support frequency. For Windows® XP 64-bit and Windows® VistaTM 64- Please read "Untied Overclocking Technology" on page 11...
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... unplug the power cord, then plug it is a revolutionary technology that the OC profile can update your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of . The software name itself - With OC DNA, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to record the OC settings and share with your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you...
... unplug the power cord, then plug it is a revolutionary technology that the OC profile can update your overclocking record under the operating system and simplifies the complicated recording process of . The software name itself - With OC DNA, you can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to record the OC settings and share with your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard drive, then you...
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... 24 Front Panel Audio Header 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 9 South Bridge Controller 26 BIOS SPI Chip 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE3) 11 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Orange) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1...
... 24 Front Panel Audio Header 7 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) (HD_AUDIO1, Lime) 8 IDE1 Connector (IDE1, Blue) 25 HDMI_SPDIF Header (HDMI_SPDIF1, Yellow) 9 South Bridge Controller 26 BIOS SPI Chip 10 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 PCI Express x16 Slot (PCIE3) 11 Third SATAII Connector (SATAII_3; Orange) 2 ATX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 18 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 3 775-Pin CPU Socket 19 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 4 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 Print Port Header (LPT1, Purple) 5 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 21 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) (Dual Channel A: DDRII_1...
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... for AC'97 audio panel. C. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as below: A. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. 22 Enter BIOS Setup Utility. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10 No. 28) CD1 CD-L GND GND CD-R Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC...
... for AC'97 audio panel. C. Enter Advanced Settings, and then select Chipset Configuration. Set the Front Panel Control option from sound sources such as below: A. Connect Ground (GND) to [Enabled]. 22 Enter BIOS Setup Utility. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on this motherboard. Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin HD_AUDIO1) (see p.10 No. 28) CD1 CD-L GND GND CD-R Besides six default USB 2.0 ports on the I/O panel, there are for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection of audio devices. 1. Connect Mic_IN (MIC...
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... wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the• PCI Express Graphics slot on page 19. Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the same pin definition. Install HDMI VGA card driver to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. Install the HDMI VGA card to the installation guide on this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows...
... wrong connector of HDMI VGA card or other VGA card. For the pin definition of HDMI VGA card, please refer to the• PCI Express Graphics slot on page 19. Please do not connect the white end of HDMI_SPDIF cable to the same pin definition. Install HDMI VGA card driver to connect HDMI Digital TV/projector/LCD devices. Install the HDMI VGA card to the installation guide on this motherboard and the HDMI VGA card. This motherboard is an all-digital audio/video specification, which provides SPDIF audio output to HDMI VGA card, allows...
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... from [Auto] to your chassis. Please refer to the warning on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the...
... from [Auto] to your chassis. Please refer to the warning on this motherboard for the possible overclocking risk before you install can work properly. 2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to install those required drivers. STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of BIOS setup to set the...
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... 800)] or [533MHz (DDR2 1066)]. 30 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking setting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control Voltage Control [Auto] [266] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] 7 [7] [Auto] Would you adopt E8XXX series CPU. The default value is a read-only item, which...
... 800)] or [533MHz (DDR2 1066)]. 30 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen In the OC Tweaker screen, you can use this option to load CPU EZ overclocking setting. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings Load CPU EZ OC Setting [Press Enter] Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio Actual Value Ratio CMOS Setting DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control Voltage Control [Auto] [266] [100] [Enabled] [Auto] 7 [7] [Auto] Would you adopt E8XXX series CPU. The default value is a read-only item, which...
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... enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from the chipset. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to enable or disable the "Enhanced Halt State". +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
... enable P4 CPU internal thermal control mechanism to [Enabled], a VMM (Virtual Machine Architecture) can prevent data pages from the chipset. Hyper Threading Technology To enable this feature, it requires a computer system with "No Execute (NX) Memory Protection" can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by malicious software to enable or disable the "Enhanced Halt State". +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI] Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable this function. 37 Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI] Onboard HD Audio Front Panel OnBoard Lan [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Lan This allows you to enable this function. 37 Configuration options: [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled]. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory...
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... :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Please set the IDE configuration for the device that you plan to use the "Primary IDE Master" as the example in the following instruction. SATAII Configuration Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows®...
... :Hard Disk :ST340014A :40.0 GB :Supported :16Sectors :4 :MultiWord DMA-2 :Ultra DMA-5 :Supported [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Primary IDE Master Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA S.M.A.R.T. Please set the IDE configuration for the device that you plan to use the "Primary IDE Master" as the example in the following instruction. SATAII Configuration Please select [Compatible] when you install legacy OS (Windows®...
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... the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 40 LBA/Large Mode Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. If this feature is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device...
... the IDE hard disk data transfer rate. 40 LBA/Large Mode Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) feature. Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS and Windows; Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD]. [Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use a disk utility, such as MO. If this feature is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device...
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... select [Disabled] to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 44 Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - There are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to select legacy support for the details of USB controller. USB devices are allowed to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save...
... select [Disabled] to use under BIOS setup and Windows / Linux OS. 44 Enables support for legacy USB. [Auto] - There are connected. [Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to select legacy support for the details of USB controller. USB devices are allowed to enter OS. [BIOS Setup Only] - 3.4.8 USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] To enable or disable the onboard USB controllers. +F1 F9 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Load Defaults Save...
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... the user password, you may also clear it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 3.7 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this...
... the user password, you may also clear it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock function after boot-up. 3.7 Security Screen In this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature. Boot Up Num-Lock If this item is set or change the supervisor/user password for the system. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or Change the password. Boot From Onboard LAN Use this...
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.... 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to your CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices.
.... 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on the file "ASSETUP.EXE" from the BIN folder in this chapter for more about ASRock, welcome to your CD-ROM drive. or you need to contact ASRock or want to display the menus. 4.2.2 Drivers Menu The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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... Smart BIOS Support CD - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock P5B-DE...
... Smart BIOS Support CD - Instant Boot - Hybrid Booster: - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version) Unique Feature - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) (see CAUTION 11) - ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 8) BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing Monitor - Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore OS - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9) - CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer - FCC, CE, WHQL * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com English 7 ASRock P5B-DE...
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... motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 21 for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Overclocking may be done at your hardware devices to surveil your system by overclocking. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function...
... motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For audio output, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on page 21 for system usage under Windows® XP and Windows® VistaTM. Overclocking may be done at your hardware devices to surveil your system by overclocking. Please check the table below for possible damage caused by hardware monitor function...
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... that FSB can still use the 4-pin 8 5 4 1 2.7 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.8 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to install those required drivers. English 21 ASRock P5B-DE Motherboard Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from up...
... that FSB can still use the 4-pin 8 5 4 1 2.7 Driver Installation Guide To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your system can work properly. 2.8 Untied Overclocking Technology This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Please refer to install those required drivers. English 21 ASRock P5B-DE Motherboard Before you enable Untied Overclocking function, please enter "Overclock Mode" option of BIOS setup to set the selection from up...
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... the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your CDROM drive. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to enter BIOS Setup utility; When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file...
... the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will display the Main Menu automatically if "AUTORUN" is enabled in your CDROM drive. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your computer. 3. It will enhance motherboard features. For the detailed information about BIOS Setup, please refer to enter BIOS Setup utility; When you start up the computer, please press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to the User Manual (PDF file...